Today's News February 26, 2025
Today's News February 26, 2025 1. Abandoned Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan The newly constructed Gwadar International Airport in Pakistan, completed in 2024 at a cost of £190 million, remains unused. Designed to handle 400,000 passengers annually and accommodate large aircraft like the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747, the airport has not seen any flights or passengers. Security concerns, including potential attacks from nearby mountains, have delayed its inauguration. The project, part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has raised questions about its benefits to local communities, with critics suggesting it serves more strategic interests for China than for Pakistan. 2. Chinese Military Drills Near Australia Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie has voiced serious concerns over Australia's defense capabilities following Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises within Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Australian Defence Force (ADF) was r...